Hiety Ho my lovelies!!!

How are you? I’m great…. Wednesday… it’s still chilly out.. I’m ready for NON coat wearing weather and open toe shoes!!! (I just got a few new pairs of shoes with peep toes.. can’t WAIT to get a pedicure and wear them!!!) Can’t wait also for sleeping with the windows open.. listening to the crickets… sigh…

I’m feeling really good the past few weeks.. My runs each evening are strong… have changed my schedule so i’m not competing for a treadmill in the evening.. I feel better not having someone waiting for me afterward… Work has been busy but I love what I do so I don’t mind much… and having my Kitty girl back home with me makes me happy in my soul. (I’m sad I can’t sleep with her but alas.. that is coming)It’s funny.. my co-worker Lidi said this morning… as I say good morning to the River and the Sun.. she said “You’re so funny! I said Why? She said.. “because your always happy!” Why wouldn’t I be happy? I feel great… inside and out… feel so blessed in my relationship… so excited to be marrying my love… and I’ll admit (shh.. don’t tell) I’ve been having fantasies of little feet and cooing and looking down at a little one… more than I EVER have in my life… For those that KNOW me.. you know this isn’t something that comes naturally to me… but the thoughts are getting stronger.. wanting to reach out to those that already have children.. and hear of their experiences.. as well as to spend an absorbent amount of time surfing for cute baby things online as well as “what to expect….” you get my point. I have NEVER felt more EXACTLY where I’m supposed to be in my ENTIRE life…

Why wouldn’t that make me happy EVERYDAY??? Hmm?

Ok… onto 3 things 2 things:

3 things that make me happy:
1. Last nite.. Peter and I went to Lenscrafters to look at new glasses for both of us.. and Peter couldn’t resist… Check out these spectacles.. HILAROUS!!!! It was so funny we had the saleswoman laughing hysterically!!! Looking at this picture makes me laugh!!!
2. I see the Cherry Blossoms coming out… Perfect timing for our Engagement Session this weekend with our AWESOME Photographer!
3. I found out yesterday that my cousin Dominique is having a Girl!!! Congrats Dom… YEA!!!

Please... Laugh Out Loud!!!!

2 things that I am looking forward to today:
1. Running of course.
2. Meeting up with my girlfriend Kim tonite at Austin Grill! Yum!

2 long term things I look forward to:
1. Trying on my wedding dress when it comes in!!! Tee Hee!!! Can’t wait to get the full experience!!!
2. Going to Charleston, SC for Memorial Day to see my girl Michelle! Yea! I’m really excited to
get away for a LONG girl weekend and have fun!!! (Good Food,Good Talks and Shopping!) I have turned into such a closet shopaholic!!! EEKERS!

1 person I am going to appreciate:
My sister. She is so helpful with my wedding plans.. She has totally helped me find this awesome picture of  what flowers I want at the ceremony.. and help finding things.. and going with me to look for a dress.. I love her.  Thank You Kristine!!! You’re the best little sis that money can buy! Er… did I just say that? kiddin 

Ok my loverlies… I hope you have a great day!!!
Much Love!!!!
Kerilyn

Hi there my people…

What a loverly weekend. I’m at work now.. looking out the window at the Potomac River.. very calm water today… watching the runners and bikers go on by… like an old Fashioned Lazy Sunday…. and I feel good.. Had a good weekend so far.. Spending time with my sister… seeing old friends (Corin AWESOME to see you girl! I can’t believe I brought my schnazzy camera and I forgot to take a dang picture of us! Argh!) Eating YUMMY pancakes with Peanut Butter/Honey, Bacon and Bananas.. Oh my gosh HEAVEN!!!)  Going shopping at Macys (looking for a dress for nexts weeks engagement session) and finding this AWESOME Sweater for $7 bucks!!!! Coming home to watch Rachel Getting Married  – really liked it. And ending our evening with a loverly dinner at LIAS chatting up with everyone… So nice to see Peter in his environment.  Today I did my usual Coffee/Paper/Sunday Morning Edition with my girl.. took this cutie picture of her on my lap. She makes my heart comforted… listening to her purr on my lap.. her little whiskers twitching as she has little kitty dreams.. I love her. She is my heart.

Isn't she the cutest?

ok feel like 3 things 2 things today:

3 things that make me happy:
1. Listening to my Sirius Radio (The CHILL channel) here on my computer at work while I do work. (yes, I’m really working.. just want to write a bit today)
2. Wearing my new shoes (I bought (3) pair for $60 bucks online last week – yes, i’ve become a bit of a shopaholic… meh.. it’s only because I feel so good about myself lately.. I want the outside to match the inside. Need to wait till it gets little warmer out to wear them.
3. My sparkly and beautiful Friend Roxanne Passed Her LEED Exam yesterday!!! WAY TO GO ROXY!!! I’m so proud of you!!!! Let’s get together and celebrate!!!!

2 things that I’m looking forward to today:
1. I am going to get out of here at 3 and go take a NAP!! An actual nap!!! I feel like I need one.
2. Peters bringing home steaks and we’re sitting outside with our neighbors tonite.. I just love our little group of people, sitting outside chatting it up.. It makes me happy in my soul.

2 long term things I look forward to:
1. Oh my gosh ~ Peter and I are having our engagement Session with our Awesome Photographer this upcoming weekend. I’m actually nervous.. I’ve never been the subject of dedicated photos before…. and yes.. while I like having my photo taken.. Michael is a pro… and an artist so I’m nervous that I do what is asked of me so he can create a beautiful shot!!! (And… Peter has a tendency to not keep a straight face so we’ll have to see how that goes!)
2. This week I’ll be getting in Disc 2 of Sigur Ros – Heima.. I can’t wait.. Just laying on the couch taking more of their magical music in… Ahhhh.

1 person I am going to appreciate:
Me. Long story but I have run into a road block with regard to getting a permit to have our wedding ceremony in Founders Park… (UGH!!) So I contacted the MAYOR of Alexandria and his office wrote me back this past week!!! I am hopeful to have it solved (in my favor of course) this week!!! Again.. my philosophy of  “What do I REALLY have to lose???” proves me right… NOTHING!!! I have nothing to lose!!!!!!

Ok my loverlies… I will end by saying that I am constantly inspired by the amazing Blogs that are online right now.. I could just swim in their inspiration and devotion forever… I want to focus on (1) amazing woman who has brought me to SO many other inspiring artists/spirits.. I am in awe of her.. her story… and her boho world. Please.. check her out as I pay homage to someone I deeply appreciate.

Much Love! Hope your having a great weekend too!!!
Kerilyn (and Pez!)

Hiety Ho My Peeps!!! (And not the Easter Kind either!)

How are you? A Big Happy Birthday to my cousin Dominique as well as my WVU girlfriend Heather.  Happy Birthday Beautiful Women!!!  Hope you have a GREAT birth-day, whatever you are doing!!!!!   Today it’s supposed to be 70 degrees here.. wacky!!! Yesterday it was like 40…I am ready for consistant warmer weather.. It makes for my driving him at 6:15ish when it’s still Sunny SO much nicer!!!! (Me love Daylight Savings Time!)

So yea.. I’m sure you saw on facebook… I had a CT Scan of my Sinuses and I found out that I have a deviated septum and have to have that surgery where they basically break my nose. I’m going to try to avoid that at ALL costs… Want to look up homeopathic remedies first… I understand why I keep getting Sinus Infections… now with that knowledge.. I need to work on it.. been doing good so far. I’m feeling much better.. back to my self.. so that’s good.

I’m getting REALLY excited.. Not this weekend.. but next weekend.. is our Engagement Session with our awesome Photographer!!! I am almost nervous to even meet Michael.. I don’t even know why. I hope the weather is GORGEOUS (God.. can you help a girl out here?) we all have a good vibe… (hope Peter keeps a straight face most of the time.. trying to get that boy to be serious is like pulling teeth!!!)  I respect Michaels vision.. and am so excited to see how he interprets the moment!!! Keep your eyes peeled!!! I’ll definitely link our session from his blog!

Ok.. feeling inspired…. onto 3 things 2 things:

3 things that make me happy:
1. My wonderful Auntie sent me (2) Louise Hay Books and a DVD as an “unbirthday” present this weekend!!! I was so surprised.. I love getting mail (don’t we all!) I can’t wait to watch the DVD and start reading!!!! Thank You Auntie!!!
2. It’s weird.. after not running a week being under the weather.. my runs on Monday and Tuesday have been AWESOME!!! Why is that? I feel stronger.. endurance better.. I’m really happy about it!!!
3. Driving to work this morning.. I heard this AWESOME dance song… (Cascada/’Perfect Day’) and CRAZY dancing in my car… actually made me tear up.. thinking about dancing with all my wonderful friends at the Reception!!! (Matthew that includes YOU too!!!)

2 things I am looking forward to today:
1. I’m going to go run at 4ish today.. so I don’t have to worry about not getting a treadmill. Then I can work till 6.
2. I’m going to this awesome Lecture about an upcoming Exhibit at my National Building Museum tonite..  called “House of Cars” about Parking Garages. I am weirdly really intrigued by this subject so I’m excited to go!!!

2 long term things I am looking forward to:
1. Getting my shoes that I bought online in.. (I have been a smidge of a shopaholic lately.. I got (3) pairs of shoes for $60 bucks  – couldn’t pass it up!!!)
2. Next Friday – the 27th.. TWO things that I am excited about.. 1. Seeing my Krisstoefir and 2. Going to the Elizabeth Gilbert (She’s the Author of  “EAT PRAY LOVE”) at National Cathedral.

1 person I am going to appreciate:
Not one person.. but I really really really LOVE sitting outside with my neighbors… Last nite.. Mahoney and Allison were already out there when I got home from running.. then Peter came in after me.. and we lit a fire.. had a few celebratory St. Patricks Day Drinks (I had a Baileys on the Rocks – YUM!) and just talked till 10.. Neighbors Jose and Jody (their doggie Striker) came and joined us later.. I can’t tell you how awesome it is that we all get together on a regular basis outside. It makes me feel like my extended family. I am looking forward to this spring.. I predict a lot of fun get togethers!!!

I am really one lucky woman… The ONLY thing that I can think of in my entire life that is still not quite right.. is I have Pez back with me.. but she’s just not herself.. She’s very defensive and not very mushy with me.. It makes me so sad… Other than that.. My life is really quite amazing. I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

Hope you have a Great week!!! Hope to talk to you soon!!!
Much Love,
Kerilyn